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Clampdown on migrants an own goal
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/07/2017
» The government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seem to be back in the limelight once again but all for the wrong reasons as businesses and households brace for the impact of a decision that came as a bolt from the blue.
China's road to the future
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/02/2016
» Greater integration among Asean economies, coupled with China's ambitious One Belt, One Road policy, could set the stage for China to undertake many projects to show the world that it has come of age as a positive force for economic development.
Ten into One
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» Asean is well on track toward achieving its goal of integration, although some hiccups still need to be resolved by the end of this year, say senior regional leaders.
Cambodia calling
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» As Thai companies start to see their sales tapering off amid slow domestic consumption, some are reaping the benefits of earlier decisions to enter markets where the risks at times have spooked other investors aware of their chequered history.
Incentivise investors, but innovate too
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 28/08/2015
» During a recent visit to Cambodia this week I had the opportunity to visit parts of the so-called "special economic zone", or SEZ, and was surprised at the similarities between what the Cambodians are trying to do and what the Thai government has announced it will undertake.
'Not ready' is not the answer
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/12/2014
» Forgive me if I don't sound grateful to Finance Minister Sommai Phasee for his candour in expressing his real feelings about the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
‘Integration on track’
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/03/2014
» The ongoing political conflict in Thailand could have a major bearing on the overall plans for the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) just over 21 months from today.
Myanmar reaches out
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 28/05/2012
» Myanmar is preparing for more industrial development and plans to set up a board of investment to promote companies that want to enter Asia's newest frontier market.
The new paper tigers
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/04/2012
» As industry leaders gather this week in Bangkok for the largest gathering of pulp and paper makers in Asia, they face challenging questions about the future of their regional and global industries.
'No going back to square one'
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 12/03/2012
» Foreigners outside once-isolated Myanmar may still be sceptical about whether recent reforms will be sustainable, but those living inside the country have no such doubts.